Essential training for PhD candidates
VDS-PhaNuSpo lectures, workshops, funding, networking and much more
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The VDS-PhaNuSpo encourages and advises all doctoral/PhD candidates to actively participate in and complete the training opportunities listed below, as these are essential for career development in both academia and industry. Completion of these training courses may also have a positive impact when applying for benefits.
A) PhaNuSpo Lectures & Workshops
| Topic & Trainer(s) | Date & Venue | Frequency & credits | Target group | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
by doc school Coordinator, Head, StuReps and invited expert Markus Böckle | 27/10/2025, 9:00-13:00. Followed by a reception. | At the start of each semester. No ECTS | Onboarding Sessions 09:00-13:00: Newly admitted PhD candidates Reception 13:00–15:00: for all PhaNuSpo members
| Onboarding sessions: Register in u:rise. Reception: Email with the subject line 'Attending welcome reception'. Deadline for both on 20 Oct 2025. |
PhaNuSpo Scientific Lecture Series "Meet the Expert" (SE 850002) by invited experts. | * Online Kick-off 2025WS 07/10/2025, 10:00-10:45 Six speakers (dates) at the UZAII, 1090 Vienna. | Every semester. 1 ECTS | Talks: open to everyone Roundtables: only for registered PhaNuSpo PhDs. | Registration open from 10-24/09/2025 |
Research Data Management (RDM) by UNIVIE data stewards Emily Kate and Michael Feichtinger. | 21/10/2025 28 - 29/01/2026 At the UBB, 1030 Vienna. | Twice per semester 1 ECTS | PhDs, preferably within the first 6 months. | October WS - fully booked. January WS in u:rise until 13/01/2026. |
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Trainer: Haider Sami (UNIVIE) | M1: 22/04/2026 M2: 16/10/2025 M3: 20/05/2026 M4: in 2026W At the UZAII | M1 & M3 in summer semesters M2 & M4 in winter semesters 0,25 ECTS per module | Modules must be completed in sequence. 4 modules, blended learning.
| M2 registration in u:space. M2 and M3 registration will open in SS 2026. |
Effective Scientific Writing: your peer-reviewed publication by Dr. Katherine Tiede | 17+18+24+25 Nov 2025 each 13:00-17:00, online | Every winter semester. 1 ECTS | PhDs with some data, currently writing an article, or needing support. (max. 12) | Registration is open from 01/09/2025 - 15/10/2025. Status on 7/10/25: one place and waiting list available
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Effective Visual Communication of Science by Dr. Jernej Zupanc | Online Workshop: E-learning: | Every summer semester. 1 ECTS | PhDs with some data, in writing process. (max. 18) | Registration open from 30/03/2026 -17/04/2026 in u:rise |
Organised by the DS Manager together with a co-organising team, preferably PhD students. | 25-26/09/2025 Next one in Sep. 2026 | Annually in September, 2 full days outside of Vienna. 1-3 ECTS | PhaNuSpo members (PhDs, PIs and Alumni/ae) and guests (about 80-100 participants) | |
| VDS-PhaNuSpo Lab Exchange Initiative | As agreed by the parties involved | As agreed by the parties involved. No ECTS | VDS-PhaNuSpo PhD candidates | Agreement to be emailed to VDS-PhaNuSpo office. |
Completion & Job Application Training Workshop by Svitlana Kalitsun | Next event in 2026S
| Every summer semester. No ECTS | PhD candidates in their final year (max. 20) | Announcement and registration in u:rise |
B) More interesting offers: wellbeing, socialising, funds
| Topic | Frequency and deadlines | Targeted PhaNuSpos | Register/Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
Group coaching: Wellbeing and time-management by Markus Böckle. | 16:00-17:40, 1060 Vienna
| PhDs, together with VDSEE, VDS-MES and CoBeNe | Online registration with Böckle |
hosted by the doc school | 3 December 2025 Aula at the Campus of the University of Vienna (Altes AKH) | PhaNuSpo members: PhDs, PIs and guests. | Register online by 7 Nov 2025. |
| PhanuSpo Travel Grant | Ongoing, at least 2 months before the event. | VDS-PhaNuSpo members: PhDs, regardless of employment status. | Online submission form |
| PhaNuSpo Mobility Grant | Deadlines: 15 January, 15 April, 15 June, 15 October. | PhaNuSpo members: PhDs with completed FÖP and DV, regardless of employment status. | Online submission form |
| PhaNuSpo Completion Grants | Twice a year: April and October. | PhDs in the finishing phase: Two short-term finishing contracts per call, number of scholarships not specified. |